Epic Conference has come and gone, but all is not over. Rather, it is the beginning of something beautiful. Very beautiful. The news of great joy of those who have gained a hope in Christ, relationships established and strengthened, and a vision placed in view in wait to be pursued.
Despite the birth of a slow start. Obstacles from passage to board, not long did momentum start to give way. Shouts of praise and worship from dawn to dust. Loud did they sing, with hunger and thirst, with love for Him who came first. Into the city, four hundred in all, in small groups they departed. To the piers, to the schools, to the market, under the rain with air so cool; with the Good News in hand, sharing with those who would lend an ear to one and all who would step up this year.
Over the city did night fall, back the students went, back to the worship hall. Stories were told, so precious they were, as that of gold. With much celebration, with much dance, they pranced in God's romance.
Relationships rekindled, relationships found new. Strangers never again, meetings overdue. Forgotten not, the story learned, but conference finally came to be adjourned. To their homes, to their campuses, did the hundreds went; to witness of Him from heaven was sent.
This is where our ministry now sits. Pushing forward we go, so that one day all will know. Together we will, with God's love, with hearts to fill; Trusting in him to guide, as the church, as his bride.
Students' stories after the day of outreach
Our Last Meeting
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